Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Psychiatry

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Adult Psychiatry to join an established team in the scenic region of Inverclyde. The role involves delivering clinical care, supporting trainees, and participating in teaching initiatives. This is a full-time position that offers a unique opportunity to manage a varied caseload and engage in meaningful work within the community.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT for UK trained doctors.
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care as part of an established team.
• Support trainees and contribute to departmental teaching.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient caseloads.

Skills

Clinical Care

Teaching

Mental Health

Education

GMC Registration

CCT or equivalent training

Job description

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is 9am-5pm Monday to Friday plus On Call Rota

Applications are invited to join an established, enthusiastic team delivering clinical care within the scenic region of Inverclyde. The successful applicant should have an interest in supporting the career progression of trainees as well as contributing to the inspiring departmental teaching program.

This is a 10 session inpatient/outpatient post, with in-patients at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and outpatient services delivered from Crown House, Greenock. This post is ideal for a candidate who seeks variety, with a smaller community caseload to allow for the opportunity to provide ongoing care to the onsite HBCCC ward. The department has 3.0 wte consultant psychiatrists and 1 wte SAS doctor. GP, foundation and core trainees are attached on rotation. Each consultant manages their own caseload, with inpatients allocated on a rotational basis. There is well established local division group who meet regularly, and good working links with colleagues across sub-specialties.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.

Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.

All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Informal Contact: Dr Craig Gordon, Clinical Director Adult Mental Health Services Inverclyde on 0141 314 7284.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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